OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Hurricane season officially kicks off Sunday — though around here, we don’t even say the “H” word unless absolutely necessary. For now, it’s all about preparation, not panic.
Thankfully, Mother Nature is giving us a break. After some showers and storms pass through, the weekend is shaping up to be a beautiful one. Soak up the sun, get your supplies in order, and enjoy the calm while we’ve got it.
Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service.
Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light southwest wind becoming west 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Saturday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
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